Group encouraging Ga. residents to fly Confederate battle flag

ATLANTA -- The Sons of Confederate Veterans group is making headlines again.

The group gained national attention when they announced a new design for their specialty license late. It prominently features the Confederate Battle flag. The group says it commemorates Southern heritage, but critics say it's an offensive reminder of slavery.

The group announced on Friday it is launching a "Flags Across Georgia" campaign encouraging all residents to fly Confederate battle flags as well as the 1956 Georgia Memorial Flag.

The Sons of Confederate Veterans say they already have a dozen flagpoles up to 120 feet high flying the flags in prominent locations throughout Georgia to commemorate the 150-year anniversary of the Civil War. Like that license plate, the flag has drawn critics.

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